Thai Style Beef Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• •1 lb ground beef
• •1 tbsp vegetable oil
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 medium onion, finely chopped
• •1 red bell pepper, diced
• •1 carrot, grated
• •1/4 cup soy sauce
• •2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• •1 tbsp lime juice
• •1 head iceberg lettuce
• •1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• •Chili flakes (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add ground beef, cook until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

4. 4

   Stir in the diced red bell pepper, grated carrot, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and lime juice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.

6. 6

   Spoon the beef mixture into individual lettuce leaves, wrapping them up like a taco.

7. 7

   Serve immediately, garnished with chili flakes if desired.